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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,187.52, 4,398.56 and 1,771.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,187.52, 4,398.56 and 1,771.20 is: 2,444.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,187.52 : 4,398.56 = 1,771.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,187.52/4,398.56 = 1,771.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,187.52x = 4,398.56 × 1,771.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,187.52x = 7,790,729.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,790,729.47/3,187.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.14

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